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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 32 to 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action by the Shah compels Khomeini to begin speaking out against him?
(a) The Shah expands the Savak police force by a factor of ten.
(b) The Shah enjoys an extravagant vacation in Rome.
(c) The Shah orders a massacre at Qom.
(d) The Shah extends diplomatic immunity to all U.S. military personnel.

2. What major event happened to Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1949?
(a) The acquisition of Afghanistan.
(b) The birth of his first daughter.
(c) Marriage.
(d) An assassination attempt.

3. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?
(a) Infrastructure was intentional destroyed in a bid for power.
(b) Infrastructure continued to be neglected.
(c) Infrastructure was funded, but corruption prevented any actual improvements.
(d) Infrastructure improved significantly.

4. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?
(a) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.
(b) In a bid to save on transportation and other costs.
(c) In a bid to reserve dignity in a shameful time.
(d) In a bid to improve education of the citizens.

5. In Photograph 7, why is the old man taken away from the bus stop?
(a) He was distributing anti-Shah pamphlets.
(b) He allowed his daughter to walk the street without a veil.
(c) He was yelling at a man who happened to be a member of the Savak.
(d) He mentioned the word "oppressive."

Short Answer Questions

1. Photograph #1, the oldest photo Kapuscinski has, dates from around what year?

2. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?

3. Why are the city streets of Tehran unsafe at night post-revolution?

4. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?

5. Which does NOT apply to the Iranian stereotype of masculinity?

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